Team Members

The KCAU Ethics Review Committee consists of 14 members and a pool of reviewers who evaluate and approve proposals submitted by students and independent researchers globally. The secretariat oversees the entire review process, from triage and submission to review and final approval.

Dr. Caroline Ntara

Position: Chairperson, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

Academic Qualification

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Regenesys Business School -South Africa – 2023 – Date,
  • PhD (International Business) – Monarch Business School, Switzerland. – 2021
  • M. Phil. (International Business) – Monarch Business School, Switzerland. – 2019
  • MBA (International Business) – University of Nairobi. – 2011
  • B.Ed. (Economics and Business)-  Kenyatta University – 2007
  • TESOL/TEFL Certified – 2021
  • Research Ethics – Open University UK – 2024
  • CPA – 2004

Dr. Caroline Ntara holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Philosophy in International Business from Monarch University, with the honour of cum laude-with Distinction. Prior to Joining Monarch University, She was a Doctoral candidate at the University of Nairobi and completed her coursework in international business with distinction. She has a Master of Business Administration in International Business from the University of Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Education degree in Economics and Business from Kenyatta University. She holds a certificate of Certified Public Accountancy from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board and is a TEFL/TESOL certified trainer. She has received extensive training and gained experience in peer review, curriculum development, module creation, course development, review of manuscripts and students research, online learner management and best practices in teaching and learning.

Dr. Ntara is an experienced lecturer and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Currently, She is a fulltime faculty member at KCA university school of business. Due to her research experience, She guides scholars around the world in publishing their work in revered scholarly journals upon request as a freelance peer reviewer and journal selection expert with Enago – Crimson Interactive-New York. Peer review keeps her abreast with new developments in her area. Caroline is also an external doctoral reviewer for Monarch University.

Research Interest

  • International Trade and Business, Trade policy, Regional integration, Public Policy, Research methodology

Research Grants

  • Gender-Based Violence in Kenyan Institutions -A collaboration between The University of Nottingham-UK and KCA University –Funded by the British Council – Ongoing
  • Evidence for Informing Scaling and Impact in Youth and Women-led Clean Energy Enterprises in Africa. Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and (Sub-granted by Africa Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)) –Ongoing
  • Travel and Accommodation –Visiting researcher –The grand Excelsior Workshop in Valetta, Malta –April 2024.
  • Travel and Accommodation –Visiting Researcher – The Stansstad Workshop, Switzerland – October 2024
  • 2024 –The Reengineering of the National Youth Service in Kenya. A market Analysis of the various product lines. Assistant Team Lead –Marketing, Lead – NYS Market Analysis
  • 2019- PESTEL and SWOT analysis aimed at improving Assa Abloy East Africa’s sales strategy, including Market share, KPIs, sales drivers, etc.
  • 2010 –Date – Various Funded proposals in Community outreach for an NGO serving Korogosho, Mathare, Kariobangi, and Mathare areas aimed at rehabilitating youth from drug and alcohol abuse and commercial sex work.

Research Quality

  • Citations 77
  • h-index 4
  • i10-index 4

Dr. Caroline Ntara

Chairperson, KCAUSERC
Dr.-Kevin-Mugoye-Sindu

Dr. Kevin Mugoye

Position: Member, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

A highly dedicated, professional, and accomplished Computer Science, Data science & Information Technology Lecturer with extensive knowledge of teaching the core units. I seek to contribute in research and offer lectures in the field of computer science, data science, and information technology.
My philosophy is anchored on the belief that, while researchers discover solutions and propose techniques to address the challenges that face our field, It is only through effective teaching that a new generation of computer scientists, data scientists, and/or IT professionals will recognize the challenges that exist in the field, learn how to apply the knowledge acquired in their university courses to such problems, and discover new and innovative solutions of their own.

Dr. Kevin Mugoye

Member, KCAUSERC
Dr. Gladys Bunyasi

Dr. Gladys Bunyasi

Position: Member, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC
Dr. Gladys Bunyasi

Dr. Bunyasi is a lecturer of Entrepreneurship and Finance at KCA University chool of Business. Being a professional accountant she has nurtured and mentored students to becoming professionals in the various accounting professions.  She served as a dean of students where she engaged in guiding and counseling students on career matters and social aspects of life. She later on served as a director at the School of Professional Programmes, then as Dean Regional campuses and professional programmes and as Chief Principal to the KCA University Technical College where she saw the growth of the department in both programmes on offer from around 6 in 2007 Programmes to over 30 Programmes by close of 2022.

She holds a PhD in entrepreneurship from JKUAT, MBA in Finance from Kenyatta University, Bed Arts from the University of Nairobi. She is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a member of (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA UK). She is also a member of the ACCA Education Global Forum where she sits on the forum as a representative from Kenya contributing to the ACCA magazines on current emerging issues in the accountancy profession.

Dr. Gladys Bunyasi

Member, KCAUSERC
Dr-Jackson-Ndung’u-Mwangi

Dr. Jackson Mwangi

Position: Member, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

Dr. Jackson Ndungu Mwangi is a Kiswahili lecturer at KCA University’s School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Kiswahili and Communication from Laikipia University, where his research focused on “Ulinganishi wa Maumbo, Motifu na Changamoto za Majagina katika Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala” (Comparative Analysis of Shapes, Motifs, and Challenges in the Epics of Mikidadi na Mayasa and Kalevala). He also completed his MA in Kiswahili and Communication at Laikipia University, investigating “Tathmini ya Ushujaa katika Tendi Teule za Kiswahili” (Assessment of Heroism in Selected Kiswahili Epics). Dr. Mwangi is a member of several professional bodies, including CHAUKIDU, CHAKAMA, and CHAKITA, which promote Kiswahili development and scholarship. His research interests lie in interpretation and translation, comparative literature, Swahili literature, linguistics, and sociolinguistics. One of his research topics focuses on “The Impact of Climate Displacement on the Right to Education: Case Study of North Eastern Kenya.”S

Dr. Jackson Mwangi

Member, KCAUSERC

Dr. Bonn Jonyo

Position: Member, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

A versatile and accomplished Grant Writer with vast experience crafting compelling narratives, proposal development, and engaging content across various genres. Demonstrated proficiency in leadership development, organization development, project management, research administration, and academic writing. Contributed to high refereed journals and a member of several professional associations—currently a Senior Research Fellow at Division KCA University. Possesses Doctor of Business Administration (Leadership & Change Management), MSC in Organization Development and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Administration.

Dr. Bonn Jonyo

Member, KCAUSERC
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Milkah Njuguna

Position: Member, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

Milkah Njuguna is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in project management at JKUAT, she holds a Master of Science degree in project management from JKUAT and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree (First Class Honours) from University of Nairobi with statistics (major) and commerce (minor).

Milkah has participated in various trainings and seminars, such as (though not limited to) the University Learning Management System (LMS-virtual campus), pedagogical trainings by Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE), towards effective academic leadership as organized by KCAU for effective delivery. She is one of the champions at KCAU in course Design.

Milkah has over 15 years of teaching experience both in professional courses and academic courses. The units taught include business mathematics and statistics, quantitative analysis, Economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, management mathematics, probability and statistics, operations research, fundamentals of project management, fundamentals of quantitative analysis, community development in project management, project management tools and techniques, and project management planning and scheduling. She has advanced knowledge and technical skills in SPSS

Milkah Njuguna

Member, KCAUSERC
Paulus-Adamba

Paulus Adamba

Position: Member, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

Mr. Paulus Adamba is a Post-graduate student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, working under the mentorship of  Dr. Bernard Kanoi of Mount Kenya University, Kenya. His research interest is on molecular immunology in relation to vaccine development. Adamba is among a large research team at The Centre for Malaria Elimination, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya. He is currently working on a research project “Assessing the kinetic of protective antibodies in pregnancy-associated malaria using Wheat germ cell-free system synthesized recombinant Plasmodium falciparum protein” among pregnant women in Webuye, Western Kenya, as part of a larger project of antigenic profiling among Kenyan women. a project funded by European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCPT2), to help in identification of vaccine antigen target with focus on developing vaccine against placental malaria. Adamba also works at KCA University in the health service department. He has experience in working in Histopathology Laboratory at Aghakan University Hospital, Kisumu. He is a registered member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board and Africa International Biomedical and Biotechnology Conference.

Paulus Adamba

Member, KCAUSERC
Joshua Omanyo

Joshua Omanyo

Position: Data Protection Officer
Categories: KCAUSERC

Joshua Omanyo serves as the Data Protection Officer at KCA University, where he leads initiatives for continuous compliance with Data Protection Laws through a robust information governance policy framework. With over a decade of experience in applying technology for higher education management and sustainability, Joshua has collaborated internationally, including with DANIDA and multi-stakeholder projects involving the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations (UN), and the British Council. Currently, he is a PhD candidate in Information Systems and Technology at the United States International University – Africa, where his research spans E-learning, Educational Technology, and higher education sustainability. His notable publications are on Learning Management Systems, knowledge management, and institutional sustainability. He holds an MBA in Information Systems and Strategic Management from Africa Nazarene University and a BSc in Computer Science from Kenyatta University.

Joshua Omanyo

Data Protection Officer
Mr.-James-Rimui

Mr. James Rimui

Position: Co-founder & Partner, KRK Advocates LLP
Categories: KCAUSERC

Mr. James Rimui is a seasoned Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a legal career spanning over two decades. He co-founded KRK Advocates LLP in 2018, where he leads the Dispute Resolution Department, specializing in complex litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. His background includes key roles at Mohammed Madhani & Company Advocates, progressing from Associate to Partner. A member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, James is also a Certified Patent Agent, Notary Public, and Commissioner for Oaths. His expertise extends to drafting legal documents, institutional policies, and commercial agreements, demonstrating a comprehensive command of the legal field in Kenya.

Mr. James Rimui

Co-founder & Partner, KRK Advocates LLP
Rev. Capt. Kenedy Owino Ochieng

Rev. Capt. Kenedy Owino Ochieng

Position: Chaplain at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
Categories: KCAUSERC

Rev. Capt. Kenedy Owino Ochieng is a dedicated Anglican priest currently serving as the Chaplain at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi since September 2020. With a rich history in pastoral care, he previously served as Vicar at St. Peters Parish and held various leadership roles, including Diocesan Youth Chaplain. Rev. Ochieng is a registered member of the National Association of Christian Chaplains, demonstrating his commitment to spiritual leadership and community service. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology while also completing Clinical Pastoral Education, reflecting his ongoing dedication to professional development in the field of ministry.

Rev. Capt. Kenedy Owino Ochieng

Chaplain at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
Sheikh-Abu-Najma

Sheikh Abu Najma

Position: Chaplain at Jamia Mosque Nairobi
Categories: KCAUSERC

Sheikh Rashid Mohammed is a trailblazing Muslim Chaplain at Kenyatta National Hospital, having been appointed in 2021 as the first to hold this position. He holds a Diploma in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Sharia from the University of Africa, Sudan, alongside Chaplaincy Training from Daystar University. With over 15 years of experience, Rashid is a skilled motivational speaker, facilitating programs in esteemed schools such as Alliance High School and Starehe Boys. He is also recognized for his contributions to youth development through guidance and counseling, and his engaging Islamic programs have earned him accolades, including a nomination at the 2021 Kalasha Awards. Rashid is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and personal development in the youth..

Sheikh Abu Najma

Chaplain at Jamia Mosque Nairobi
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Dr. Marion Kiguoya

Position: Deputy Director, Research & Clinical Trials , KUTRRH
Categories: KCAUSERC

Experienced clinical trials management and clinical research professional with over 15 years track track-proven record in successfully leading and managing healthcare research projects. Possesses extensive expertise in clinical research design, planning, and execution. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans for research programs that align with organizational goals. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements

Dr. Marion Kiguoya

Deputy Director, Research & Clinical Trials , KUTRRH
Teresia-Irura

Teresia Irura

Position: Secretary, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

She is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. With a wealth of expertise in conveyancing, company/business registration, intellectual property, real estate, labour law, legal research, report writing, and corporate law, which includes drafting/reviewing contracts and MoUs, negotiations of contracts and conducting due diligence to ascertain the viability of the documentation, developing and drafting/reviewing internal policies, advising clients on risk mitigation factors, and making recommendations thereof through legal opinions, advice, and representation in court.

Teresia Irura

Secretary, KCAUSERC
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Isaiah Were

Position: Administrator, KCAUSERC
Categories: KCAUSERC

Isaiah Were is a corporate communications expert with 10 years of experience in public and private sectors. His skills include media relations, strategic communication, crisis management, and public relations. He holds qualifications from St. Paul’s University and Technical University of Kenya, and is a member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK). Currently a Program Officer at KCA University Research, Innovation and Outreach, he previously enhanced KCA University’s brand as Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer. Earlier in his career, Isaiah worked as a reporter for Kenya News Agency (KNA) and Radio Umoja, and he frequently shares his opinions on national issues in major media outlets.

Isaiah Were

Administrator, KCAUSERC